Events
Last updated: February 6 2026
February
Become an online mentor with Destination STEM! Online Mentoring - 2nd February at 15:30
Our online mentors help young people aged 13-19 to gain insights into the work of work and understand their potential. Communication takes place via text and (optional) video messaging on a secure, supportive online platform, ensuring safety and positive experiences for all involved.
Sign up by Wednesday 14th January to participate in the six-week February cycle. You'll be invited to complete mentor training before the cycle starts. Find out more and sign up here.
Introduction sessions for the new STEM Ambassadors platform Friday 6th February, 12:00 – 12:45
Join us for a 45-minute Microsoft Teams session where we’ll walk you through the new STEM Ambassadors platform. Discover how to log your hours, find upcoming opportunities, and explore other key features. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions. Sign up on Eventbrite here
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2026 9-15th February
Core Theme: "Skills for Life"is the 19th annual celebration of technical education and workplace learning in the UK. Coordinated by the Department for Education, the week serves as a focal point for the entire apprenticeship community—including students, parents, employers, and training providers—to showcase the transformative power of vocational pathways. The theme for 2026, "Skills for Life," focuses on how apprenticeships provide the essential knowledge, professional behaviours, and practical experience needed to build long-term, rewarding careers. It emphasizes that apprenticeships are a "gold standard" pathway that enables individuals to thrive for a lifetime, rather than just starting a job. More information here
Understanding & Supporting STEM Apprenticeship Pathways (For Educators)10th Feb 16:00-16:30
This webinar is designed for Careers Leads & Advisors, Education Staff, and Parents/Carers. Join us to hear directly from MBDA and BAM Nuttall about their apprenticeship opportunities. You’ll learn from career and labour market information to gain up-to-date, employer-led insights into STEM apprenticeship pathways, helping you to confidently support young people in choosing high-quality career routes.Book here
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 11 February 2026
From vision to impact: Redefining STEM by closing the gender gap. Celebrated each year on 11 February since its proclamation by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrates the remarkable contributions of women in science and raises awareness that science and gender equality must advance hand-in-hand to address the world’s major challenges. More information here (Image: Shutterstock.com)
IOP Wales Forum 12 February 7pm
Join Teachers of Physics at this online forum to share ideas and resources that can enhance the teaching and learning of physics. At each meeting there will be a blend of short presentations and opportunities to discuss and ask questions. The aim of the Forum is to link teachers and students from across Wales and beyond providing them with opportunities to share ideas in a relaxed environment. you are welcome to attend just to listen, but you can also engage through the chat or even present your own ideas, we welcome your involvement. Places need to be booked and participants will be sent a link to join. Recently qualified teachers and students are especially welcome. Book here
Meet the STEM Apprentices! (For Students 14-18) 12th Feb 16:00-16:30
Thinking about your next steps? Wondering what an apprenticeship really looks like? Join us to hear from real STEM apprentices as they share their journeys, tips, and advice to help you explore exciting career paths. Discover why apprentices from MBDA, BAM Nuttall, BT and Thales UK chose the apprenticeship pathways, what their week looks like, and the skills that shape their future careers - plus practical tips for successfully securing your own apprenticeship. Book here
Mimi's Tiny Adventure Thu 19 Feb 2026 10:00am - Sat 21 Feb 2026. 16:00. Peter Cronin Suite, Central Library Hub, The Hayes, Cardiff. CF10 1FL
What’s the smallest thing you can think of? An insect? Bacteria? An atom?
Find out how the science of the very, very small can have a big impact on the world around us and meet real-life scientists who are working on some incredible tiny physics.
Get hands-on with fun physics experiments for all the family, be creative with arts and crafts activities, read an inspiring book and find out how physicists can answer your big questions about the world. Perfect for families with children aged 5-11.
No booking required: drop in and allow roughly 60-90 minutes for your visit.
Boosting Science Technician’s day meeting. 23 February 2025 9am- 3pm Pembroke College, Merlin's Bridge, Haverfordwest SA61 1SZ
Join the IOP and RSC for a day of professional learning specifically for science technicians. During the day there will be two hands on workshops, a discussion about the new curriculum and a chance to share your top tips with your colleagues.
During the day there will be two hands-on workshops, one from the IOP and one from the RSC. Alongside the workshops there will be an opportunity to discuss embedding the new curriculum, new practicals that could be introduced and an opportunity to share top tips with your colleagues and of course have lunch and coffee on us.As part of the Boosting Science Education in Wales programme, bursaries will be available on completion of a post-event reflection activity. To book your place and for more information click here
Introduction sessions for the new STEM Ambassadors platform Thursday 26th February, 16:00 – 16:45
Join us for a 45-minute Microsoft Teams session where we’ll walk you through the new STEM Ambassadors platform. Discover how to log your hours, find upcoming opportunities, and explore other key features. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions. Sign up on Eventbrite here
Boosting Science Technician’s day meeting. 28 February 2025 9am- 3pm Bangor University, Normal Site, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2PZ
Join the IOP and RSC for a day of professional learning specifically for science technicians. During the day there will be two hands on workshops, a discussion about the new curriculum and a chance to share your top tips with your colleagues.
During the day there will be two hands-on workshops, one from the IOP and one from the RSC. Alongside the workshops there will be an opportunity to discuss embedding the new curriculum, new practicals that could be introduced and an opportunity to share top tips with your colleagues and of course have lunch and coffee on us.As part of the Boosting Science Education in Wales programme, bursaries will be available on completion of a post-event reflection activity. To book your place and for more information click here
March
National Careers Week 2nd–7th March 2025
National Careers Week (NCW) is a one-week celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. Our aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young people develop awareness and excitement about their future pathways.
NCW is a dedicated week every year allowing schools, colleges, universities, alternative provision settings and organisations to work towards. It’s backed-up with free high-quality printable, downloadable, digital and video resources for educators to support planning and delivery.
The resources and activities are available all year round so you can make any of your CEIAG / Careers activities come to life – whenever you do them. (But of course we’d really love you to get involved in NCW!)
International Women's Day Awards Women’s Awards Wales 2026! 3 March
On 3rd March 2026, our community will gather at the The Senedd to celebrate the women across Wales who uplift, inspire, and create change in their communities.
Held in the lead-up to International Women’s Day, these awards shine a light on the unsung heroines whose impact is deeply felt, even if it often goes unseen.
Whether she’s a volunteer, a changemaker, a rising star, or someone who always goes the extra mile, this is your chance to recognise her. Because when women rise, communities thrive.
Mars Day 2026 3 March 2026
Join us for this exciting free virtual event adventure for everyone, presented by the UK’s European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO-UK) at STEM Learning and in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency.
Once again Mars Day has an out-of-this-world programme of live link-ups, activities and resources, talks and live Q&A with space stars as well as career discussions with hidden heroes of the UK space industry.
Beam in for a sky full of guest speakers and stars in our programme across the day. Land on your favourite Martian topics, book for a session or two, take part in Mars Hour activities, or join in for the whole day. Plus, this year the Moon is our ‘Guest of the Day’, so watch out for sessions starring the new era of lunar exploration.
Embark on a solo mission, join in with friends, family or your class at school. Our mission to Mars (Day) in 2025 had an audience of over 180,000! More information here
British Science Week 2026 6–15 March
Supported by UK Research and Innovation, British Science Week is a ten day celebration the whole community can take part in and enjoy. For children, this is a wonderful opportunity to engage them in science-themed events, demonstrating how science links with other school subjects and has fascinating real-world applications.
The 2026 theme is Curiosity is at the heart of science.
All scientific discoveries and advancements have come from a spark of curiosity. No experiment was conducted without a someone behind it being inquisitive, wanting to know the answer. But curiosity isn’t just about conventional science, it’s part of our everyday lives, it’s how we understand and interact with our environment. More information here
Boosting Science Technician’s day meeting. 9 March 2025 9am- 3pm St Illtyd Catholic High School , Newport Rd, Rumney, Cardiff CF3 1XQ
Join the IOP and RSC for a day of professional learning specifically for science technicians. During the day there will be two hands on workshops, a discussion about the new curriculum and a chance to share your top tips with your colleagues.
During the day there will be two hands-on workshops, one from the IOP and one from the RSC. Alongside the workshops there will be an opportunity to discuss embedding the new curriculum, new practicals that could be introduced and an opportunity to share top tips with your colleagues and of course have lunch and coffee on us.As part of the Boosting Science Education in Wales programme, bursaries will be available on completion of a post-event reflection activity. To book your place and for more information click here
British Science Week 2026 - 'Hello Aliens?' for KS2 (7-11)
Join us for ‘Hello Aliens?’ this British Science Week to explore your curious questions on life beyond Earth with Liz Tinlin. In this visually inspiring talk, space speaker Liz Tinlin will take us through what the search for life is all about, starting from Earth, moving through our solar system, and then to exo-planets around other stars. She’ll touch on how planets are formed, the history of life on Earth, what kinds of ‘alien’ life we could be looking for, and where and how we’re looking for it.
My Job at Google - 11th March 10.00 -10.30 online
Meet a STEM Ambassador who is an industrial design engineer at Google, to find out about their job and ask your questions!
Meet a STEM Ambassador who is an industrial design engineer at Google, to find out about their job and ask your questions!In this free 30-minute webinar, you and your KS1 class will have the opportunity to meet a STEM Ambassador who works at Google and hear all about her job! After the STEM Ambassador has presented, participating classes can put questions to them for the remaining time. These will be submitted via the webinar chat function and the host will then pick a selection to be asked.This session will be run over Microsoft Teams. There will be multiple schools on the call so cameras and microphones will be disabled for all classes. The Teams link to join this webinar will be sent in the confirmation email, and then again 24 hours and 30 minutes before the webinar. to book places please go here
British Science Week 2026 - 'Exploring Veterinary Careers' for KS2 (7-11). 12th March 10:00-11:00
Curious about veterinary careers and caring for animals big and small? Hear from our student and recent graduate panel from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons on their different veterinary jobs. Opportunity to ask questions!
Register here
IOP Wales Forum 12 March 7pm
Join Teachers of Physics at this online forum to share ideas and resources that can enhance the teaching and learning of physics. At each meeting there will be a blend of short presentations and opportunities to discuss and ask questions. The aim of the Forum is to link teachers and students from across Wales and beyond providing them with opportunities to share ideas in a relaxed environment. you are welcome to attend just to listen, but you can also engage through the chat or even present your own ideas, we welcome your involvement. Places need to be booked and participants will be sent a link to join. Recently qualified teachers and students are especially welcome. Book here
British Science Week 2026 - 'What is an Engineer?' for KS2 (7-11). 13 March online
This British Science week, flex your curiosity with London Transport Museum as we explore the role of an engineer at Transport for London and how engineers have made interesting decisions that have changed the way local people have lived and travelled. Meet people working in STEM and put your problem-solving skills to the test. 13th March 9:30-10:30 13th March 13:30-14:30
Boosting Science Technician’s day meeting. 16 March 2025 9am- 3pm Bishopstone Comprehensive School
Join the IOP and RSC for a day of professional learning specifically for science technicians. During the day there will be two hands on workshops, a discussion about the new curriculum and a chance to share your top tips with your colleagues.
During the day there will be two hands-on workshops, one from the IOP and one from the RSC. Alongside the workshops there will be an opportunity to discuss embedding the new curriculum, new practicals that could be introduced and an opportunity to share top tips with your colleagues and of course have lunch and coffee on us.As part of the Boosting Science Education in Wales programme, bursaries will be available on completion of a post-event reflection activity. To book your place and for more information click here
Boosting Science Technician’s day meeting. 20 March 2025 9am- 3pm - Elfed High School, 1 Mill Lane, Buckley, Flintshire CH7 3HQ
Join the IOP and RSC for a day of professional learning specifically for science technicians. During the day there will be two hands on workshops, a discussion about the new curriculum and a chance to share your top tips with your colleagues.
During the day there will be two hands-on workshops, one from the IOP and one from the RSC. Alongside the workshops there will be an opportunity to discuss embedding the new curriculum, new practicals that could be introduced and an opportunity to share top tips with your colleagues and of course have lunch and coffee on us.As part of the Boosting Science Education in Wales programme, bursaries will be available on completion of a post-event reflection activity. To book your place and for more information click here
July
DVLA Code Challenge 2026 Tuesday 7 July 2026.
Schools are invited to attend the event at the Richard Ley Development Centre in Swansea, or online via the live stream. Building on 10 years of the DVLA STEM Programme, this hybrid event will celebrate our achievements and look towards the future, inspiring young learners to explore digital skills and career opportunities. More information is available here